Police

Pickup Truck Hits Fuel Pump, Sparks Fire in Suphan Buri

A 62-year-old driver lost control of his pickup after the engine stalled, crashing into a fuel pump at a gas station in Suphan Buri and sparking a fire. Firefighters extinguished the blaze with no injuries reported. Police are investigating the incident and arranging compensation for the station owner.

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On October 1, 2026, Pol. Lt. Col. Ritthiphong Maphaek of Bang Pla Ma Police Station received a report of a pickup truck striking a fuel pump and igniting a fire at a gas station in Ban Laem, Bang Pla Ma, Suphan Buri. Police and local firefighters responded, finding the pump damaged and flames burning; they doused the fire and prevented it from spreading, with no injuries reported. The 62-year-old driver said the engine stalled while entering the station, causing the truck to jerk and lose steering before hitting the pump. Police have taken the driver for further questioning and will negotiate damage costs with the station owner.

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